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He had importuned a doctor in Atlanta to play messenger boy for him.

From Washington Post • Feb. 28, 2019

Hastings as first lieutenant went in command of "A" Troop, but Devers had importuned head-quarters with letters and telegrams imploring to be permitted to accompany the column.

From Under Fire by Cox, C. B.

Aniā, had importuned him for leave to go home to see his children, who had been ill, and Karīm Khān did not like to remain without him.

From Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official by Sleeman, William

Thereupon Ace had importuned Norton to intercede with Hollis on his behalf.

From The Coming of the Law by Seltzer, Charles Alden

They had importuned him to speak one word, to give one sign.

From The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron